Zika virus a risk too far as Rory McIlroy withdraws from Olympics

Rory McIlroy feels playing in this summer’s Olympics is not worth the risk after announcing his withdrawal due to concerns over the Zika virus.

The world No 4, who was due to represent Ireland in Rio in August, has become the latest high-profile golfer to say he will not travel to Brazil.

He follows Charl Schwartzel, Marc Leishman, and Vijay Singh in pulling out over the Zika issue, which has cast a shadow over the build-up to the Games.